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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what land is the hunter from?
(a) Sangaran.
(b) Mongawi.
(c) Querics.
(d) Bedahere.

2. Which of the following musical instruments is magical in Kanty's chamber?
(a) A flute.
(b) A drum.
(c) A piano.
(d) A xylophone.

3. From which direction does the hunter promise a "great light" will come from?
(a) From the south.
(b) From the east.
(c) From the north.
(d) From the west.

4. Who urges Dankaran to hate his brothers?
(a) Fassyky.
(b) Sassouma.
(c) Sogolon.
(d) Manding Bory.

5. Where do Sundiata's relatives travel for advise at the opening of the story?
(a) To the river.
(b) To the palace.
(c) To Mecca.
(d) To Nirvana.

6. How old is young Djata when the reader first sees him again after his birth?
(a) Twenty years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Three years old.
(d) Thirteen years old.

7. Which of the following types of poems is the genre which "Sundiata" belongs to?
(a) Lyric.
(b) Prose.
(c) Epic.
(d) Limmerick.

8. Which of the following actions is Djata most often seen doing by the villagers?
(a) Crawling.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Running.
(d) Hunting.

9. Which character is forced into Kanty's employment?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Dankaran.
(d) Fassyky.

10. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is completely apathetic.
(c) He is not home when the news breaks out.
(d) He is very nervous.

11. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?
(a) Fat.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Strong.
(d) Ugly.

12. Why does Sogolon believe Djata does not speak with other children?
(a) Because he is intimidated by other children.
(b) Because he is too slow.
(c) Because he is more advanced than they are.
(d) Because he does not understand human language.

13. What animal do the villagers attribute to the new baby?
(a) A flamingo.
(b) A gazelle.
(c) A lion.
(d) A gorilla.

14. How does Kanty treat men who disagree with him?
(a) He kills them.
(b) He debates with them.
(c) He tortures them.
(d) He puts them in prison.

15. How long does Sundiata wander in the desert before settling in Djedeba?
(a) Nine years.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Seven years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the room respond when Fassyky plays Kanty's magical musical instrument?

2. Which of the following activities do Sundiata's ancestors excel at?

3. What is the role of a griot?

4. Whose griot is Kouyaty?

5. Why does the king fear marrying Sogolon?

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